NPR People: Mike Pesca http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4142110&ft=1&f=4142110 The final page of the Oceanside Phoenix, the eighth-grade yearbook of the Oceanside (N.Y.) Middle School, contains a light-hearted feature called "Where They'll Be in the Year 2000." In it, Mike Pesca (also featured on Page 76 as winner of the "Did Most for School" category) is predicted to be "Graduating from the Howard Stern School of Broadcasting" due to his frequent editorializing while reading the morning announcements over the school's PA system. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Mike Pesca http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4142110&ft=1&f=4142110 yes In Massillon, High School Football Is 'Who We Are' The Ohio school has a 20,000-seat stadium, a $3 million indoor practice facility and a live tiger for a mascot. Massillon teams have won 22 state championships and they're in the running for another one. It's football "sunup to sundown," the head coach says. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120617578&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120617578&ft=1&f=4142110 The Ohio school has a 20,000-seat stadium, a $3 million indoor practice facility and a live tiger for a mascot. Massillon teams have won 22 state championships and they're in the running for another one. It's football "sunup to sundown," the head coach says. 427 no The Ohio school has a 20,000-seat stadium, a $3 million indoor practice facility and a live tiger for a mascot. Massillon teams have won 22 state championships and they're in the running for another one. It's football "sunup to sundown," the head coach says.

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]]> Game 6: Yankees Clinch Series Title Over Phillies The New York Yankees have won their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6. Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui tied a 49-year-old World Series record by driving in six runs and was named Series MVP. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111651&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111651&ft=1&f=4142110 The New York Yankees have won their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6. Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui tied a 49-year-old World Series record by driving in six runs and was named Series MVP. 236 no The New York Yankees have won their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6. Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui tied a 49-year-old World Series record by driving in six runs and was named Series MVP.

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]]> Holy Cheesesteaks! The Phillies Are Still Alive! The Philadelphia Phillies held off a late rally by the New York Yankees Monday night to win Game 5 of the World Series. The 8-6 victory sends the series back to Yankee Stadium Wednesday. The Phillies have to win the next two games to take the title — and keep New York from claiming its 27th championship. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044028&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044028&ft=1&f=4142110 The Philadelphia Phillies held off a late rally by the New York Yankees Monday night to win Game 5 of the World Series. The 8-6 victory sends the series back to Yankee Stadium Wednesday. The Phillies have to win the next two games to take the title — and keep New York from claiming its 27th championship. 224 no The Philadelphia Phillies held off a late rally by the New York Yankees Monday night to win Game 5 of the World Series. The 8-6 victory sends the series back to Yankee Stadium Wednesday. The Phillies have to win the next two games to take the title — and keep New York from claiming its 27th championship.

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]]> Yankees 1 Game Away From Clinching Series Title The New York Yankees are one victory away from winning their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Yankees take a 3-1 lead in the series. New York can clinch the title with a victory in Game 5 Monday night in Philadelphia. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004259&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004259&ft=1&f=4142110 The New York Yankees are one victory away from winning their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Yankees take a 3-1 lead in the series. New York can clinch the title with a victory in Game 5 Monday night in Philadelphia. 237 no The New York Yankees are one victory away from winning their 27th World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Yankees take a 3-1 lead in the series. New York can clinch the title with a victory in Game 5 Monday night in Philadelphia.

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]]> World Series: Phillies Take Game 1 Over Yankees The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of the World Series Wednesday night, behind the pitching of their ace reliever Cliff Lee. The Phillies beat the Yankees 6-1. Game 2 is in New York Thursday night. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114271868&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114271868&ft=1&f=4142110 The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of the World Series Wednesday night, behind the pitching of their ace reliever Cliff Lee. The Phillies beat the Yankees 6-1. Game 2 is in New York Thursday night. 237 no The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of the World Series Wednesday night, behind the pitching of their ace reliever Cliff Lee. The Phillies beat the Yankees 6-1. Game 2 is in New York Thursday night.

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]]> Yankees, Phillies Begin Quest For Baseball's Best Game 1 of the World Series gets under way Wednesday night in New York. The Yankees host the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams lead their leagues in home runs. But the best team may come down to the closer — the last man in the bullpen. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114232213&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114232213&ft=1&f=4142110 Game 1 of the World Series gets under way Wednesday night in New York. The Yankees host the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams lead their leagues in home runs. But the best team may come down to the closer — the last man in the bullpen. 205 no Game 1 of the World Series gets under way Wednesday night in New York. The Yankees host the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams lead their leagues in home runs. But the best team may come down to the closer — the last man in the bullpen.

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]]> Former NBA Coach Switches Gears At Charter School Joe Carbone is the gym teacher at a small New York Charter School called The Equity Project, based in Manhattan's Washington Heights. The former NBA strength coach has given up the big league to teach gym at the innovative charter school where the kids are only somewhat impressed with his NBA credentials. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215644&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215644&ft=1&f=4142110 Joe Carbone is the gym teacher at a small New York Charter School called The Equity Project, based in Manhattan's Washington Heights. The former NBA strength coach has given up the big league to teach gym at the innovative charter school where the kids are only somewhat impressed with his NBA credentials. 251 no Joe Carbone is the gym teacher at a small New York Charter School called The Equity Project, based in Manhattan's Washington Heights. The former NBA strength coach has given up the big league to teach gym at the innovative charter school where the kids are only somewhat impressed with his NBA credentials.

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]]> Angels Stay Alive, Phillies Wait For A.L. Winner The Los Angeles Angels have sent the American League Championship Series back to New York for Game 6 Saturday night. The Angels beat the Yankees 7-6 Thursday night. The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship series earlier this week. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114068634&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114068634&ft=1&f=4142110 The Los Angeles Angels have sent the American League Championship Series back to New York for Game 6 Saturday night. The Angels beat the Yankees 7-6 Thursday night. The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship series earlier this week. 279 no The Los Angeles Angels have sent the American League Championship Series back to New York for Game 6 Saturday night. The Angels beat the Yankees 7-6 Thursday night. The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship series earlier this week.

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]]> Football Blowouts: The Art To Winning Big Every year, one or two high school football games get national attention for lopsided scores. No one likes to lose, but can something be learned by being on the wrong side of a blowout? Are we too willing to vilify coaches who are on the winning side? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113876757&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113876757&ft=1&f=4142110 Every year, one or two high school football games get national attention for lopsided scores. No one likes to lose, but can something be learned by being on the wrong side of a blowout? Are we too willing to vilify coaches who are on the winning side? 294 no Every year, one or two high school football games get national attention for lopsided scores. No one likes to lose, but can something be learned by being on the wrong side of a blowout? Are we too willing to vilify coaches who are on the winning side?

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]]> Tiebreaker Stands Between Twins, Tigers And Playoffs The Major League Baseball playoff picture is set — well, almost set. The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers ended up tied for the American League Central crown, so they'll play a tiebreaker game Tuesday in Minneapolis. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113491843&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113491843&ft=1&f=4142110 The Major League Baseball playoff picture is set — well, almost set. The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers ended up tied for the American League Central crown, so they'll play a tiebreaker game Tuesday in Minneapolis. 229 no The Major League Baseball playoff picture is set — well, almost set. The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers ended up tied for the American League Central crown, so they'll play a tiebreaker game Tuesday in Minneapolis.

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]]> Touchdowns And Triumphs For Military Students At Fort Campbell High School, located on a military base in Kentucky, players focus on football and play hard, even while dealing with a parent deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113441583&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113441583&ft=1&f=4142110 At Fort Campbell High School, located on a military base in Kentucky, players focus on football and play hard, even while dealing with a parent deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. 465 no At Fort Campbell High School, located on a military base in Kentucky, players focus on football and play hard, even while dealing with a parent deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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]]> Faith Helps Team Stay In Big-School Football Mount St. Joseph Academy has just 53 boys enrolled, but the Catholic high school clings to its storied football past, continuing to field a team in Vermont's most competitive division. Increasingly, critics question whether the team can hang with the state's version of football powerhouses. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112746636&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112746636&ft=1&f=4142110 Mount St. Joseph Academy has just 53 boys enrolled, but the Catholic high school clings to its storied football past, continuing to field a team in Vermont's most competitive division. Increasingly, critics question whether the team can hang with the state's version of football powerhouses. 374 no Mount St. Joseph Academy has just 53 boys enrolled, but the Catholic high school clings to its storied football past, continuing to field a team in Vermont's most competitive division. Increasingly, critics question whether the team can hang with the state's version of football powerhouses.

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]]> Do Random Tests Keep Teen Athletes Off Steroids? In Texas last year, 45,200 student athletes were tested for steroids under a tough new program for high schools. The most frequently tested were football players. Only 19 athletes tested positive. Some say that's proof that the testing deters kids from using drugs, while others say the program is flawed. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112559671&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112559671&ft=1&f=4142110 In Texas last year, 45,200 student athletes were tested for steroids under a tough new program for high schools. The most frequently tested were football players. Only 19 athletes tested positive. Some say that's proof that the testing deters kids from using drugs, while others say the program is flawed. 298 no In Texas last year, 45,200 student athletes were tested for steroids under a tough new program for high schools. The most frequently tested were football players. Only 19 athletes tested positive. Some say that's proof that the testing deters kids from using drugs, while others say the program is flawed.

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]]> Prep Football Players Grit Through 'Basic Training' For soldiers, it's basic training. For accountants, it's tax season. For football players, it's summer two-a-days. Coaches, players and parents from two high school football teams — one in New Jersey and one in Philadelphia — sweat it out in the blistering heat in the hope it'll all pay off come fall. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112111561&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112111561&ft=1&f=4142110 For soldiers, it's basic training. For accountants, it's tax season. For football players, it's summer two-a-days. Coaches, players and parents from two high school football teams — one in New Jersey and one in Philadelphia — sweat it out in the blistering heat in the hope it'll all pay off come fall. 359 no For soldiers, it's basic training. For accountants, it's tax season. For football players, it's summer two-a-days. Coaches, players and parents from two high school football teams — one in New Jersey and one in Philadelphia — sweat it out in the blistering heat in the hope it'll all pay off come fall.

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]]> Michael Vick Happy For New Chance In Philadelphia An apologetic Michael Vick held a news conference Friday in Philadelphia, where he will join the NFL's Eagles. Vick said he's sorry for his role in running a dogfighting ring, which landed him in federal prison. Now he wants to focus on football. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111899483&ft=1&f=4142110 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111899483&ft=1&f=4142110 An apologetic Michael Vick held a news conference Friday in Philadelphia, where he will join the NFL's Eagles. Vick said he's sorry for his role in running a dogfighting ring, which landed him in federal prison. Now he wants to focus on football. 463 no An apologetic Michael Vick held a news conference Friday in Philadelphia, where he will join the NFL's Eagles. Vick said he's sorry for his role in running a dogfighting ring, which landed him in federal prison. Now he wants to focus on football.

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